2017 Apr 21

Relief Childcare Worker Needed

by Nellie's

Works as part of the shelter and community support staff teams in providing parent relief and children’s programs.

Maintains established routines for the children and youth and organizes age appropriate developmental activities for children and youth.

Ensures that all health and safety guidelines and shelter policies are followed.

Communicates with parents, shelter and community support staff

Advises shelter and community support staff of suspected abuse immediately.

ADMINISTRATION

Responsible for completing all required documentation and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven commitment to AR/AO

Demonstrates leadership.

Regular evening work required and occasional weekends

At least Grade 12 Diploma

Previous experience in childcare

2 or more years’ experience working with children in crisis and/or in the areas of homelessness, poverty and violence

Experience in and commitment to working within an anti-oppression framework

Experience in the social service sector ideally in an agency delivering counseling, crisis intervention or advocacy services

Able to work shifts including nights and weekends

Consistently demonstrates reliable professionalism in working in, out and across the organization

Excellent counseling and/or facilitating skills

Excellent computer and database management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of the social service sector

Strong understanding of child & family services

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Networking skills

Negotiation and advocacy skills

Public speaking skills

Team building methods

Comprehensive knowledge in Children Aid Society

Hours: Different shifts including Evenings, Weekends and HolidaysSalary: $17.66/hr

Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. Applications from Aboriginal Women, World Majority Women/Women of Colour, Lesbians, Bisexual Women, Transgendered Women and Women with DisAbilities, Women who have experienced Violence and Consumer Survivors are strongly encouraged.